Anne M. v. d. B.

Master's in International Development Management

Bachelor's in International Development;
Bachelor's in City and Regional Planning;
Minor in Non-Profit Management

- Managed a $1.5 million loan portfolio to ensure on-time payment, support struggling clients,
and ensure portfolio compliance with SBA and CDFI regulations.
- Spearheaded WORC's PEW Evaluation and Capacity Building Initiative Project by researching, collecting data, and reviewing relevant literature to develop a theory of change, outcomes, and indicators to better analyze data and improve program evaluation.
- Developed a project strategy with milestones and deliverables, and reporting templates for the implementation of a new program with GoDaddy and the Association for Enterprise Opportunity to improve the digital footprint of disadvantaged entrepreneurs.
- Fostered the organizations’ partnerships with AARP Foundation, SCORE, and JEVS to collaborate on WORC's Work for Yourself@50+ Program.
- Planned the logistics for a 25th Anniversary Event thanking donors, celebrating clients, and raising funds to continue to support women and disadvantaged entrepreneurs.

- Manage communications with stakeholders, partners, and volunteers, in the COVID-19 response to increase meal distribution from 10,000 annually to 2.5 million meals in 2020.
- Create and implement charitable giving goals and fundraising campaigns, conduct research for donor prospecting, and manage fundraising platforms to triple fundraising from $100,000 to $300,000 in 2020.
- Developed and promoted our brand, images, and identity to the media and public during the growth from a seasonal project to a year-round non-profit organization.
- Oversee the entire online presence, including website design, copy, and all social media platforms.
- Drafting, editing, and formatting communications, including annual reports and press releases.

- Managed 70 partnerships with local organizations and funders to raise over $100,000 annually and spread awareness about food insecurity in Philadelphia locally and support Water is Basic in South Sudan as part of our global impact.
- Coordinated 1,500+ volunteers in the distribution of 10,000 meals in every year to low-income families in Philadelphia.
- Focused on short and long-term projects to ensure organizational consistency and growth.

- Collaborated with the leadership team to identify relevant issues in urban development and determine the best methods of information collection and distribution.
- Wrote the smart cities and urbanization sections of the annual State of the Future publication.
- Researched how Smart Technology, IoT, and new urban innovations could be implemented in sustainable ways to benefit vulnerable communities in medium-sized cities.
- Developed interactive presentations using Tableau to show policymakers how cities around the world used technological innovation to improve environmental sustainability and equity in cities.

- Developed new micro-enterprise opportunities for an orphanage in Haiti.
- Coordinated the acquisition and distribution of over 500 donations, registered program volunteers, and managed social media outlets for fundraising and awareness events.
- Communicated with over 100 businesses, churches, and other organizations to organize involvement with three major fundraising and awareness events.